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USS America (CV 66) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS America (CV 66). Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website?
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There are 2907 crew members registered for the USS America (CV 66).
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| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goley, 'Rockin' Rich | BT2 | 1985 – 1989 | MP | |
| Kertiss, Joe | AMH | 1985 – | 520 | Coz or Slosh where are you.Also Bill Howard |
| Gray, Leonard | CV 66 | 1985 – 1987 | ||
| Knutson, Craig | AO3 | 1985 – 1986 | G-4 | It's been a long time. Longer I was out, the more I learned to appreciate my time there. As I look through here, all the great memories that flash back............ |
| Crite, Jerry(Soudabay) | AO1/CWO2 | 1985 – 1991 | SMM,AIMD(QA),WEPS(G4-G3) | the ship was in drydock when i arrived,so i went to SMM Dept. |
| Davis, Thomas | AE1/E6 | 1985 – Apr 1989 | AIMD IM3, IM5 | |
| Hansen, Anthony | smsn | 1985 – 1987 | comunications | Some of the best memories of my life! |
Henry, William  | AO3 | 1985 – | G-3 | |
| Gore, David | AO2 | 1985 – 1989 | G3 Weapons Elevators | Sorry to see the Uss America retired! Great ship with a great crew! |
| Whittington, Duncan | ET1 SW | 1985 – Jul 31, 1987 | OE | |
| Pinaula, Vince | ABE1 | 1985 – 1989 | V2 | |
| Melcher, Chet | LI 3 | 1985 – 1987 | executive ? | Worked as a deck seaman in R$ I believe then struck in to the printshop |
| Vanbibber, Michael | E-3 DP | 1985 – 1986 | S-7 | Being aboard the America, was actually great to me. Master Chief called me Beaker, said I sounded like the Muppet of same name.{ Beaker } Then we got that "New LT", We clashed right off. He got me discharged. SAD |
| Carder, Kenneth | E-4 | Jan 1985 – 1988 | machinist mate | |
| Lemke, Michael | MS3 | Jan 1985 – Dec 1986 | S2 | Second command. Said I would never come back to Norfolk once I got off of that ship. Was I ever wrong, not only came back but married a Virginia Beach girl and 17 years later I am still here. Oh well |
| Dyer, Mike | DP1 | Jan 1985 – Dec 1987 | S-7 Data Processing | In 21 years, CV66 was the last ship I ever served on. Certainly the hardest work and best liberty I have ever had!!! Sad she's at the bottom of the ocean. |
| Brightwell, Keith "Brighty" | AQ2 | Jan 1, 1985 – Oct 15, 1989 | VF 33 | IWT shop. Med 86, So. Atlantic 88, North Atlantic 89, Med/IO 89. |
| Rix, Michael | AMH2 | Jan 1, 1985 – May 13, 1988 | VF-33 | Plane Captain/Final Checker Med cruise 86. |
| Schwartz, Pete | AC3 | Jan 1, 1985 – Mar 17, 1987 | OC | |
| Huprich, Dave "Hoop" | L/CPL | Jan 4, 1985 – Mar 13, 1987 | MARDET | The America turned boys to men. Semper Fi to my Marine brothers who served her decks. "Security Alert...'Make a hole'!! |
| Say, Richard | OSSN | Jan 8, 1985 – Apr 24, 1987 | C-1 | |
| Langenheim, Greg | OS2 | Jan 20, 1985 – Dec 15, 1989 | OI | Sad to see she was scrapped...looking for any fellow OS's from that same time, namely Kevin Harrington, Lonnie, and Leonard... |
| Cruzado, Raul (Tony) | bmsn | Feb 1, 1985 – May 13, 1988 | 1st division deck deparment | |
| Todd, Bret | E-4/ABE | Feb 5, 1985 – Feb 4, 1989 | V2 | At the time the military seemed to me to be a hard time. But since I got out, I have had many fond memories. I am proud to have servied on the America and am proud to be a part of the Lybia confrontation. April 1986. We crossed the line of Death! |
| Neal, Dennis | JOC | Feb 11, 1985 – Apr 10, 1992 | Best place I ever served. I was the "Newsman" to many who saw me, as I was the person who did the news every night; I miss the ship. | |
| Clark, Dean | ABF2 | Feb 15, 1985 – Nov 20, 1989 | V4 | |
| Mu̱iz, Leo | AOAN | Mar 1985 РNov 1987 | G-4 Hanger Bay | Miss all my best friend (AO BROTHERS). If I have to do it again. Hell yea, and when I heard what they did to the best Carrier the fleet, I cry no lie. Proud to have serve on a ship that was name after this great Country. |
| Howard, Marvin | AE3 | Mar 1985 – Nov 1985 | AIMD IM3 | First and only sea duty. Glad I had the opportunity! |
| Lrobinson, T , III | AT2 | Mar 5, 1985 – Nov 23, 1988 | IM-3 | |
| Mcmanus, Timothy | ABH3 | Mar 6, 1985 – Sep 7, 1989 | V-3 | It's sad to know that they sunk her and they didn't name a new carrier after her. E--Mail me at tpm92165@aol.com Or tpm921@gmail.com |
| Knapp, David | GMG2 | Mar 10, 1985 – Oct 10, 1989 | G-2 | Best years of my life like to live them all over again. |
| Chester, Dana | AMH 3 | Mar 11, 1985 – Jul 27, 1987 | world famous va 34 bule blasters | cv 66 was a great ship.had a lot of fun.on her. it was a place that made men out boys. love all the med and north atlantic stops. and who can forget the middle east, . never will forget france. and playing in the snow and skiing in the alps |
| Keel, Douglas | AMS3 | Mar 15, 1985 – Sep 15, 1985 | VA-72 Bluehawks A-7E Squadron | Served 1 Med cruise on her. |
| Snyder, Edward "Sny Dog" | E-5/IS2 | Mar 15, 1985 – Jun 23, 1987 | OZ | Now a Deputy Sheriff in Fresno County, CA. |
| Pugh, Clifford | Sh3 | Mar 20, 1985 – Mar 20, 1985 | S3 | Working parties were hell.Enjoyed being a barber |
| Stoker, Robert (Bob) | CTO3 | Mar 25, 1985 – Dec 22, 1989 | SSES | |
| Bingaman, Michael | BM-3 | Apr 1985 – Aug 7, 1987 | 1ST Deck Drpt | |
| Swartz, Mark | AT2 | Apr 1985 – Apr 1988 | AIMD IM5 Cal Lab | |
| Huecker, Henry | AMS3 | Apr 1985 – Oct 1987 | VS-32 | Plance Captain and Aviational Structural Mechanic third class |
| Payne, Gregory | Machinist Mate | Apr 1985 – Oct 1988 | A | I appreciate and value my time on the America. The Brotherhood is forever a piece of my heart. Meals together, wartime, and having each others back, through the good and bad times. |
| Flores "Flo", Randy | ABE3/E4 | Apr 10, 1985 – Jan 3, 1989 | V2/AIR Waist Catapults Cats 3 and 4 | I was centerdeck oper. for the waist. Worked long hours,but had good times. Worked with a great bunch of men. We would get non rates and turn em into one of us,or they would end up down at medical with some lame excuse. "My eye hurts" Waaa Waaa |
| Etris, Lee | ABH2 | Apr 10, 1985 – Dec 17, 1988 | V-1 | Assigned to Crash and Salvage throughout my entire enlistment. Really enjoyed my crash crew teammates. I left the Navy and enlisted in the US Army. I am retired from the US Department of Justice as a Federal Officer. |
| Torres, Luis | 0S2 | Apr 10, 1985 – Oct 15, 1991 | Operation | |
| Flores, Randy "Flo" | ABE3/CATAPULT OPERATER | Apr 18, 1985 – Jan 3, 1989 | V2/Air | I worked on cat 4 I was cenetdeck operater. If you know me then get in touch. Have a good one. |
| Trail, Jim | OS-2 | May 1985 – 1989 | Ops/ C-1 | Greatest tour I had. |
| Rozycki, Gregg | HT3 | May 1985 – Jan 1988 | ||
| Holden, Mark | AO3 | May 1985 – Dec 1988 | G-4 then G-3 Forward | Looking for old shipmates. |
| Decker, Tom | AC2 | May 1985 – Aug 1988 | OPS/OC | Summer Med Cruise, Benidorm, Spain,GQ, Line Of Death, Vjords, Norway and being part of one of the Finest CATCC Teams ever! Thanks guys you taught me lessons that have lasted for a lifetime! |
| Cross, Carl | PC 3 | May 1985 – Oct 1988 | Executive | Hello shipmates, need to here from old friends |
| Hummel, James (Hound Dog) | ENS | May 1, 1985 – Jun 1, 1987 | PERS | Currently retired and living in Virginia Beach. jjchmml@aol.com |
| Jarboe, Wesley | E3 | May 12, 1985 – Sep 18, 1990 | Fire Department | I grew up on the America. When I got there I was 19 going on 9. When I left I was 24 going on 25. I wouldn't have missed it for the world. But I wouldn't go back for all the money in the world. |
| Mardis, Kurt | AO3 | Jun 1985 – Nov 1988 | G2 then changed to G4 | This is the only ship that I served on and it really struck a nerve when I found out that she was sunk. We've lost a part of our past that we will never be able to revisit. I would be interested in hearing from others from the division. |
| Barber, David | abh3 | Jun 1985 – Jan 1989 | v3 | Held a piece of her before they put her down. Contact me for more info @ southerncountry65@yahoo.com. God Bless America and the ship that bore her name. |
| Hanlon, John F | SH3 | Jun 1985 – Mar 1986 | S3 | I WAS THERE FOR A SHORT TIME BUT HAD A GREAT TIME.CAME OVER FROM THE INDY WHEN IT WENT INTO PHILLY FOR SLEP OVERHAUL. |
| Martinson, Andrew | ABE 3 | Jun 1985 – Mar 3, 1989 | wc | |
| McComiskey, Ed "Tree" | CAPTAIN, USMC | Jun 15, 1985 – Oct 15, 1986 | MARDET | I'll never forget my time aboard this mighty ship, where I had the privilege to serve with some of the finest Marines and sailors who have ever worn the uniform. We were on "Mad Dog Station" and we crossed "The Line of Death" tog |
| Stephenson, Brian | IS2 | Jun 30, 1985 – Sep 30, 1988 | OZ | |
| Pelland, William | HTCS | Jul 1985 – Oct 1987 | ||
| Rogers, Daniel | AE 2 | Jul 1985 – Sep 1987 | VS - 32 | Spent one cruise and many workups onboard. Got to see and learn about alot of the world. A great ship and great crew. Have so many great memories of my time at sea. |
| Opolsky, Robert | ABH2-ABH1 | Jul 1985 – Jun 1989 | V-3 | Second Tour |
| Janke, William (Bill) | EM3 | Jul 1985 – Oct 1988 | Electrical | Was very proud to serve abord the ship carrying our countries name. Deployed on several tours, one to the Artic Circle, one to england, and of course our Mediterranean Cruise during the fight with Muammar Qaddafi & Libya |
| Ratajczak, Michale | AT5 | Jul 5, 1985 – Jul 5, 1987 | VAW123 | Hey Seaborn you out there? |
| Hopkins, Gary | AMH2 | Aug 1985 – Dec 17, 1988 | IM-2 | Was part of the AIMD IM-2 Hydraulic Shop like to hear from others. |
| McFetridge, Kenneth | ABEAN | Aug 1985 – Feb 1987 | V2 | I started off in V2 div arresting gear then ended up in the V2 tool room. I meet some of the greatest people and some of the biggest asses but boy the memories will last a lifetime. Hopefully someone will remember me, take care all. |
| Dann, John | LT | Aug 1985 – Aug 1989 | 2nd | Lots of fond memories. Specifically, playing ball with Deck shipmates during the '86 overhaul in Portsmouth. Anyone remember? I would like to get a chance to do that again... |
| Myrick, John | BM 3 | Aug 10, 1985 – May 28, 1989 | Deck department | |
| Gann, Willie J. | CTO1 | Aug 13, 1985 – Jun 1, 1988 | OS Div (SSES) | We were the spooks onboard the America. No better group of CT's ever existed in one Division like those onboard this ship. We were the eyes and ears of the fleet. |
| Martin, Steve | ASE2 | Aug 14, 1985 – Nov 7, 1988 | AIMD IM-4 | Had a great time onboard the America. Hello to all her crew. |
| Coscarelli, Coz | AZ2 | Aug 15, 1985 – Sep 30, 1988 | AIMD Admin | First duty station and ship. Had a blast on all the cruises and ports. So many fond memories of the ship and crew - made some awesome friends. Hope everyone is doing well! |
| Hester, Tom | AO3 | Sep 1985 – Jun 1989 | Weapons G-4/Flt Dk Ord | Hello to all the Ordies out there. The only regret I have is, not being able to step foot on the old girl anymore! |
| Shaw, Tennyson | bt2 | Sep 1985 – Apr 1989 | mp/3mmr | |
| Mills, Robert | AZ3 | Sep 15, 1985 – Oct 10, 1989 | VAW 123 E2C Hawkeye Squadron | Worked on the flight deck as a Plane Captain on the Med Cruise '85-86 when we dropped on Libya. A shout out to all my boys on that cruise! Great time! Anyone who knows me email me at acemills@cox.net |
| Troutman, Gary | PO2/ ABF | Sep 20, 1985 – Apr 1, 1989 | V-4 | Would like to hear from other crewmembers. |
| Troutman, Gary | ABF2 | Sep 20, 1985 – May 5, 1989 | V-4 | |
| Babineau, Christopher/babs | ao 3 | Sep 27, 1985 – Sep 26, 1986 | g 4 | Just wanted to see if all you guys are doing well, and where you all are. lord r,i,p, my old roommate |
| De La Torre, Waldo | SK3 | Sep 30, 1985 – Apr 10, 1988 | S-9 | A great ship with a great crew. Would like to hear from my old friends. |
| Wearsch, Eric | BM3 | Oct 1985 – May 1988 | 3rd Deck | |
| Vaughn, Bobby | Oct 1985 – Sep 28, 1989 | A | HEY GEORGE | |
| Reynolds, Robert | WTCS | Oct 1985 – Dec 1987 | W Division | |
| Lane, James | E4 | Oct 6, 1985 – Jun 6, 1989 | V2 | Bow cats cat 1, a lot of good times with great guys. Miss you all live in Pensacola florida now, would like to get ahold of some old friends. 8507540002. |
| Long, James | MA1 | Oct 9, 1985 – Jul 31, 1989 | Deceased, Looking for shipmates who servied with Jim. Also became a SHELLBACK on July 12, 1989. | |
| Vaughn Jr., Bobby | EN3 | Oct 9, 1985 – Sep 28, 1989 | Auxillary | |
| Lane, James | E4 | Oct 19, 1985 – Jun 6, 1989 | V2 Bow cats | I was stationed aboard the America, I met alot of good guys. Had a blast and would like to find Mike Mcpheters V2 bow cats. Anyone who remembers me send me a message or call me at 8505496748. God bless |
| Kewak, Jeff | IS3 | Oct 31, 1985 – Feb 18, 1989 | OZ | |
| Long, Joe | ASE2 | Nov 1985 – Apr 1989 | AIMD IM-4 | What a great experience. Sure would like to hear from some shipmates. My last days were spent in the flight deck troubleshooters shack. |
| Parker, Chuck | DP3 | Nov 1985 – Mar 1989 | S7 | I had a great time on the USS America please contact me if you remember me.. |
| Kalal, Pete | ABH3 | Nov 5, 1985 – May 1989 | V-1 | Was fortunate to be in fire dept for awhile, which I wouldnt trade for anything. Learned more there than anywhere. Was very fortunate to leave the command in Bennidorm. heh. Went back in a few years later. Strange. |
| Cinotto, Frank \pops | E6\AO1 | Nov 6, 1985 – Oct 12, 1989 | G2 ELEVATORS\SAFETY\LSC\G1 ARMORY | WISHED SHE WAS STILL AROUND TO TAKE A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE. WEAPONS ELEVATORS, YOU GUYS WERE AND ARE THE GREATEST. I AM PROUD OF ALL OF YOU. |
| Thompson, Phil | ABF2 | Nov 20, 1985 – Jun 7, 1989 | V-4 | Left in a hurry with one of the bodies from the #2 pumproom fire in 89. I never returned or said goodbye to the gang....Would like to here from someone.. |
| Long, Joseph | ASE2 | Dec 1985 – Apr 1989 | AIMD IM-4 | What a ship and what a crew. Hello shipmates. Remember me I used to play 5 string banjo in the GSE trouble shooter shack. Until someone said GSE troubleshooter to the hummerhole 5 Bravo. I do miss the action. |
| Maier, Gary | AO3 | Dec 6, 1985 – Nov 1989 | G3 | |
| Ekback, Justin | BM/E3 | Dec 10, 1985 – Jul 16, 1986 | deck | one o f the greatest boats i had the pleasrue of serving on |
| Howell, David | OS2 | Dec 10, 1985 – Oct 6, 1988 | OI/O1 | Best ship i ever sailed on due to the crew onboard,and the team spirit i felt |
| Mehler, Craig | MM1 SW/AW | Dec 20, 1985 – Jan 20, 1991 | A | SPENT MY WHOLE TOUR ON THE USS AMERICA GREAT SHIP |
| Colbree, David (Ninja) | AZ2 | Dec 21, 1985 – Jul 1989 | AIMD IM5 | Served with the Calibration Lab in AIMD. Would love to hear from any of you that were with me, as well as you TARPS guys from VF102. |
| Colbree, David | AZ2 | Dec 21, 1985 – Jul 20, 1989 | AIMD IM-5 | |
| Prairie, Keith (Prairie Dog) | E6/NC1 | Dec 28, 1985 – May 14, 1988 | Executive/Navigation Departments | I was assigned to the Executive Dept/Navigation Dept. I was a SN/E3 for my time on the ship. I went on to retire from active duty from the Navy Recruiting Command as a NC1/E6 Career Recruiter. |
| Rumley, Tom | ABH3 | Dec 31, 1985 – Jul 1, 1989 | V-3 | always remebering the good times and the guys while being "haze gray and underway." Even the years in "the yard" |
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